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Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors to Benin were received on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Marina Palace by the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni. This ceremony marks their official assumption of office with the Beninese authorities. Diplomacy is at the heart of the presidential agenda this Friday in Cotonou. The head of state is […]
François Silibi officially joined the National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He succeeds Louis Vlavonou, who left his seat as a deputy after entering the Senate as a member by right, due to his previous role as President of the National Assembly. The installation ceremony for the new deputy took place following the plenary […]
The Benin Trade Union Confederation (CSTB) is calling on the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, to review the composition of the new Economic and Social Council (CES). In an open letter dated July 8, 2026, the trade union organization denounces the absence of representatives for salaried workers within this consultative institution.According to the CSTB, […]
As the oldest member of the Senate, Nicéphore Soglo will lead the proceedings of the inaugural session of the Upper House, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026. The former president has sent official invitations to his fellow members of the institution. It is Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo, the oldest member of the Senate, who will preside […]
A military helicopter transporting Zambian Vice President Dr. Mutale Nalumango crashed on Thursday, July 9, shortly after taking off in Nakonde, in the northeast of the country. The eight people on board emerged unscathed. A Zambian army helicopter crashed on Thursday, July 9, shortly after takeoff in Nakonde, in Muchinga Province, near the Tanzanian border. […]
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission has finalized the allocation of localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc can designate village or neighborhood leaders. However, one locality in Aplahoué is still awaiting a supplementary decision. The establishment of local authorities is moving forward in Benin. The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna) […]
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced increased checks across the country against drivers who drive on the left. The delegated ministry to the President of the Republic, in charge of the Interior and Public Security, published a statement this Friday, July 10, to remind a basic rule of the highway code: […]
Through a broadcasted radio and television statement released this Friday, July 10, 2026, the minister delegated to the president of the Republic, in charge of the Interior and Public Security, firmly reminded road users of the strict obligation to drive on the right. Despite the existing laws, the ministerial authority laments the uncivil behavior of […]
The Beninese Senate will be officially inaugurated on July 30, 2026, at the premises of the National Assembly, pending the arrangement of its own headquarters. The announcement was made this Friday, July 10, during a plenary session, through a letter from President Romuald Wadagni addressed to the oldest member, Nicéphore Soglo. The countdown has begun. […]
After more than a decade serving the Senegalese national team, Sadio Mané has announced the end of his international career. At 34 years old, the forward leaves behind an immense legacy, notably marked by the title at CAN 2021. A major chapter of Senegalese football turns. Sadio Mané has announced his international retirement, bringing an […]
The Nigerian artist Tekno opened up about the tough period that marked his career, after suffering from severe vocal cord injuries related to acid reflux. The singer explains that he was misunderstood by those around him, who wrongly considered him “lazy.” The star of Nigerian music, Tekno, reflected on one of the most challenging times […]
The deputies of the 10th legislature of the National Assembly of Benin are meeting in plenary session this Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo. This important parliamentary session is marked by the examination of several texts concerning institutional reforms, the financing of major public projects, as well as the rules […]
The prefect of the Mono department, Dêdêgnon Bienvenu Milohin, is preparing to engage with local realities. He will begin his first tour of the year on Monday, July 13, 2026, traveling through the 6 municipalities in his department, starting with the locality of Athiémé. This supervisory mission, which will conclude on Friday, July 17, 2026, […]
The Senegalese Constitutional Council invalidated the constitutional revision proposed by Pastef and adopted by the National Assembly, due to a procedural flaw. This decision vindicates Bassirou Diomaye Faye and deals a major setback to Ousmane Sonko, in the institutional clash that now pits the President of the Republic against the President of the National Assembly. […]
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has made public a decision establishing the list of localities where the parties Progressive Union for Renewal (UP-R) and Republican Bloc (BR) are authorized to appoint village or neighborhood chiefs, based on the results of the 2026 municipal elections. This decision, signed on July 9, 2026, is based on […]
Just hours before the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup between France and Morocco, Didier Deschamps was particularly complimentary about the Atlas Lions. The coach of the Blues believes their journey confirms their status among the best teams in the tournament. Didier Deschamps does not underestimate Morocco. On the eve of the quarter-final of the […]
The Beninese Senate, whose establishment is becoming clearer following the publication of the list of its 25 members in early July, will receive allowances, the amount of which remains unknown to date. The Constitution refers this matter to a decree issued in the Council of Ministers, a text that the government has not yet published. […]
The former Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance under Boni Yayi, Komi Koutché, has broken his silence. In an interview with Matin Libre, he shared his analysis of the first months of governance of President Romuald Wadagni, stating that it is still too early to judge his actions. When asked about the […]
Several executives from the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) are participating, from July 6 to 10, 2026, in New Delhi, India, in an international training dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence in electoral processes. Organized by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), as part of the Indian Technical and Economic […]
: Joseph Djogbénou summons his colleagues The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Fifamin Djogbénou, calls on the deputies to return to the benches of the Governor’s palace in Porto-Novo. The President of the National Assembly, Joseph Djogbénou, has summoned his colleagues for a plenary session scheduled for this Friday, July 10, 2026, at […]
A strategic working session recently brought together the teams from MCA-Benin Regional and the Communication Directorate of the Presidency of the Republic according to information from LaMarina.bj. The stakes of the meeting are high: to lay the groundwork for a coherent institutional narrative around a vast road infrastructure program that is set to mobilize more […]
Despite the narrow defeat (3-2) in the first leg, the head coach of the U17 Amazons, Idah Azonsou, remains convinced that Benin can turn the tables on Nigeria in the return match. A victory would allow the Beninese team to secure their very first qualification in history for a U17 Women’s World Cup. The head […]
Morocco will have to do without Ismaël Saibari for their quarter-final match against France this Thursday in the 2026 World Cup. Injured in the previous round against Canada, the attacking midfielder has not recovered in time, but his coach remains reassuring for the rest of the competition. A tough blow for the Atlas Lions just […]
The Minister of the Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development, Georges Alé, conducted a field visit on Monday, July 6, 2026. This supervisory visit took him successively to the Fidjrossè Fiyégnon axis, in the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, and to Togbin, in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The aim of this trip was […]
